adj
advisory
uhd-VEYE-zuh-ree
adj
1
Giving advice or recommendations rather than making binding decisions.
"The committee serves only in an advisory role."
noun
1
An official warning or notice about a situation, such as weather or travel.
"The National Weather Service issued a winter storm advisory."
How to Use Advisory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "offering advice/guidance" (adjective) or an official warning notice (noun).
Common pairings
advisory role
travel advisory
weather advisory
issue an advisory
Word Forms
more advisory comparative, advisories plural, most advisory superlative
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Etymology
From advise plus the ending -ory.